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AK59 XXX

2011 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,831 mi
Last recorded119,831 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 3 Series86,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 XXX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 119,831 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 108,616 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 97,239 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 89,275 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 89,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,715 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 74,704 miles

Workshop lamp showing on dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Sep 2019 74,701 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,950 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 61,948 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake warning light stays on

Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,330 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 39,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,696 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 29,420 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AK59 XXX is a 2011 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 86,482 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK59 XXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK59 XXX registered?

AK59 XXX is a 2011 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 June 2011.

Is AK59 XXX safe to buy?

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